Hi,
I have my first HT scheduled in a few days time, so this could be some form of anxiety attack as I feel that having a HT locks me into a life of finasteride, so if this is all it is, please let me know..
I just found this site which appears to have quite recent information on studies around finasteride: Propecia Side Effects - Impotence, Low Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, Finasteride
To be honest, this scares the crap out of me. I know there is a risk in taking this drug, however I had quite readily dismissed it as happening to only a tiny (read: insignificant) number of people. Reading around that site has led me to feel that there is a considerable chance that anyone taking finasteride could end up with permanent sexual/reproductive/shrinkage issues.
I took this drug for a couple of years previously, and my labido was certainly lower, but everything else was fine and I didn't think much of it. I had a one year gap, and now have gotten back on it (1mg). After only a couple of months I am seeing a suprising amount of new hair and have been really happy/positive.. however after seeing this site, I am not quite sure what to do.
1) Does the fact that I was fine after my first stint imply that I will be ok now?
2) If I dropped down to 0.5mg/day (or 1mg MWF) would that decrease any side effects? Would my hair loss be much worse?
Can anyone set my mind at ease (even a little bit will do!)
thanks